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He also recorded only one less assist than the previous season (five), despite appearing in 10 fewer games than he did for Southampton.

The forward's importance to the team emerged early on. His man of the match performance along with his goal-of-the season contender in the 4-3 win over Arsenal showed just why Klopp was willing to part with such an amount of money for the player.

Another highlight of his debut season for the Reds came in December where he scored the stoppage-time winner against Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

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Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith, who was originally sceptical over the transfer, revealed in April that the forward was his pick for player of the season.

The former Arsenal striker said: “When he came to Liverpool I was wondering how well he would do. But the goals he’s scored and the impact he’s had has been fantastic."

Smith was not the only one.

His important performances were also recognised by the rest of his colleagues, as he was voted in the PFA Team of the Season.

The verdict

Mane suffered from an injury hit debut season but his significance to the side has been immense. Klopp will be looking again to the Senegal international next season to launch a serious title challenge.